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• the object of the present invention is a new method for producing injectable aqueous solutions containing paracetamol, and a formulation based on the method.
• Paracetamol is an analgesic and an antipyretic widely used in hospitals. It is desirable to have available stable liquid pharmaceutical formulations of this active principle for administration by injection, in particular for intravenous infusion.
• WO 02/072 080 describes stable aqueous paracetamol solutions for infusion comprising a buffer of pH 5.5 to 6.5 and an antioxidant chosen from ascorbic acid and a derivative bearing a thiol function.
• EP 0 916 347 discloses-paracetamol solutions based on a mixture of water and of alcoholic solvents comprising a buffer of pH 5.5 to 5.6 and metabisulfite as antioxidant.
• EP 0 859 329 describes a deoxygenation process by which the aqueous solvent is deoxygenated by bubbling into an inert gas, such as nitrogen.
• US 2004/0054012 describes a deoxygenation process involving the bubbling of an inert gas such as nitrogen through the aqueous solution.
• WO 2008/135601 describes aqueous paracetamol solutions for infusion prepared using high temperatures and in an oxygen- free environment.
• the main object of the present invention is to provide a formulation and a method for aqueous formulations of paracetamol, which can notably be utilized in injectable preparations being stable over a long period, which solves the problems in view of the problems of the art.
• One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method for the production of a formulation that is stable to oxidation and that is based on paracetamol in an aqueous solvent, comprising the steps of:
• the aqueous solvent and/or solution may not be purged with an inert gas.
• the inert gas may be nitrogen or helium.
• the aqueous solvent may have a temperature between 70°C and 90° C and preferably between 80°C and 85°C.
• the aqueous solvent may have a pH between 5.6 and 5.7, and preferably of 5.5.
• the paracetamol may be present in the final solution in an amount of between 0.25 and 2 % (w/v).
• the sodium chloride may be present in the final solution in an amount of between 0.5 and 0.9 % (w/v).
• the sodium citrate may be present in the final solution in an amount of between 0.05 and 0.09 % (w/v).
• the sodium citrate may be monosodium citrate that is anhydrous, monohydrate, dehydrate or trihydrate.
• the paracetamol may be added to the aqueous solvent in step (i) without mechanical agitation.
• the solution may be stirred after replacing the remaining air in the vessel by the inert gas such as nitrogen in step (ii).
• the solution in step (iv) may be subsequently filtered prior to packaging in one or more vials.
• the vials may be closed under vacuum.
• the water for injection may not be not degassed by bubbling with an inert gas.
• the formulation may be prepared according to a method as described herein.
• the invention provides in a first aspect a liquid formulation that is stable to oxidation and that is based on paracetamol in an aqueous solvent.
• the formulation is characterized in that the paracetamol is admixed in the aqueous solvent having, as from the outset, a temperature between 65°C and 95°C, preferably between 80°C and 85°C.
• the pH of the aqueous solvent is between 5.0 and 6.0.
• the aqueous solvent is preferably not previously degassed by purging or bubbling with an insert gas such as nitrogen.
• the solution is subsequently cooled to a temperature below 38°C, preferably below 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C, after which cysteine hydrochloride is added without mechanical agitation.
• the addition is preferably rapid.
• the mixture is subsequently stirred in an atmosphere of nitrogen to yield a formulation of the invention.
• the invention provides in a first aspect a method for the production of a liquid formulation of paracetamol that is stable to oxidation, comprising the steps of: i) dissolving paracetamol in an aqueous solvent having a temperature between 65°C and 95°C, preferably between 80°C and 85°C and having pH between 5.0 and 6.0 in a reaction vessel, ii) replacing the remaining air in the vessel by an inert gas, such as nitrogen, and cooling the solution so formed to a temperature below 38°C, iii) adding cysteine hydrochloride to the solution without mechanical agitation, and iv) closing the reaction vessel, and mechanically agitating the solution in a nitrogen atmosphere.
• an inert gas such as nitrogen
• the invention also relates to a liquid formulation obtainable by the method of the invention.
• the invention provides a liquid formulation of paracetamol that is stable to oxidation obtainable by the following steps: i) dissolving in a reaction vessel paracetamol in an aqueous solvent having a temperature between 65°C and 95°C, preferably between 80°C and 85°C and having pH between 5.0 and 6.0, ii) replacing the remaining air in the vessel by an inert gas, such as nitrogen, and cooling the solution so formed to a temperature below 38°C, iii) adding cysteine hydrochloride to the solution without mechanical agitation, and iv) closing the reaction vessel, and mechanically agitating the solution in a nitrogen atmosphere.
• this method according to the present invention for the production of a formulation as defined herein involves the use of an aqueous solvent which is characterized by a high temperature (between 65°C and 95°C, preferably between 80°C and 85°C) as from the outset, a cooling step (to below 38°C), and the addition of cysteine hydrochloride.
• the cysteine hydrochloride is added without mechanical agitation such as stirring or shaking. It is preferably added rapidly.
• the above-mentioned steps are performed consecutively. It is to be appreciated that additional intervening steps may be present.
• the solution referred to in step iv) may be that of step iii); but other steps may be present between step iii) and step iv) such as a temperature change.
• the invention relates to a formulation and method as defined herein, wherein the aqueous solvent has, as from the outset, a temperature between 65°C and 95°, preferably between 70°C and 90°, most preferably between 80°C and 85°C.
• the invention relates to a formulation and method as defined herein, wherein the aqueous solvent has a pH between 5.0 and 6.0, or 5.6 and 5.7, and preferably about 5.5.
• the invention relates to a formulation and method as defined herein, wherein the aqueous solvent comprises water, an isotonic agent and a buffer agent.
• the water is preferably water for injection.
• the water for injection is preferably not purged with an inert gas such as nitrogen or helium to remove or reduce dissolved oxygen.
• the aqueous solvent is preferably not purged with an inert gas such as nitrogen or helium to remove or reduce dissolved oxygen.
• the aqueous solvent may be prepared by adding water for injection to a vessel at a temperature between 65°C and 95°, preferably between 70°C and 90°, most preferably between 80°C and 85°C, adding isotonic agent (e.g. sodium chloride) and a buffer agent (e.g. sodium citrate). The addition is preferably rapid. The isotonic agent and a buffer agent are added without mechanical agitation. The air in the vessel is subsequently replaced with an inert gas (e.g. nitrogen or helium). The vessel is preferably subsequently closed and under placed under pressure of the inert gas. The mixture so formed is subsequently agitated mechanically under pressure of the inert gas. Mechanical agitation may proceed for about 5 minutes.
• isotonic agent e.g. sodium chloride
• a buffer agent e.g. sodium citrate
• the addition is preferably rapid.
• the isotonic agent and a buffer agent are added without mechanical agitation.
• the air in the vessel is subsequently
• the invention further provides a formulation and method as defined herein wherein the paracetamol is present in the final formulation in an amount of (w/v) of 0.25 %, 0.5 %, 1 %, 1.5 %, 2 %, 2.5 %, 3 %, or a value in the range between any two of the aforementioned values, preferably between 0.25 and 2 %, preferably about 1 %.
• the paracetamol is preferably added to the aqueous solvent without mechanical agitation.
• the addition is preferably rapid.
• the air in the vessel is subsequently replaced with an inert gas (e.g. nitrogen or helium).
• the vessel is preferably subsequently closed and under placed under pressure of the inert gas.
• the mixture so formed is subsequently mechanically agitated under pressure of the inert gas. Mechanical agitation may proceed for about 5 minutes. During this time, the vessel may be allowed to cool towards the temperature defined in step (ii).
• the present invention provides a method and a formulation which avoids minimising the oxygen in the aqueous solvent as from the outset, and oxygen is eliminated or reduced by temperature-controlled manufacturing wherein the temperature is initially set at and maintained within 65°C and 95°C, preferably between 80°C and 85°C before cooling to a temperature of less than 38°C, preferably less than 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C, and cysteine hydrochloride is added after this cooling step.
• the invention therefore provides in a first aspect a liquid, stable to oxidation formulation based on paracetamol, while being able to be preserved for a prolonged period, characterized in that the paracetamol is admixed in the aqueous solvent having a temperature between 65°C and 95°C, preferably between 80°C and 85°C and having a pH between 5.0 and 6.0, the solution is cooled to a temperature of less than 38°C, preferably less than 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C, and cysteine hydrochloride is added without mechanical agitation.
• the aqueous solvent used in step i) is not purged or bubbled with an inert gas, such as nitrogen.
• an inert gas such as nitrogen.
• Air in the reaction vessel is replaced with nitrogen after the addition of paracetamol and after the addition of cysteine hydrochloride.
• the nitrogen is preferably put under pressure.
• the filling and packaging of the vials can also take place with the addition of an inert gas, such as nitrogen.
• the final solution may contain trace amounts of dissolved oxygen.
• the paracetamol is still resistant to degradation for prolonged periods.
• the invention relates to a formulation and method as defined herein, wherein the aqueous solvent comprises water, an isotonic agent and a buffer agent.
• the aqueous solvent may or may not have a low concentration of dissolved oxygen i.e. there is no requirement to purge the aqueous solvent with an inert gas such as nitrogen.
• the buffer agent may be chosen from citrate buffer, phosphate buffer, phosphate-citrate buffer, bicarbonate buffer, tartrate buffer and acetate buffer, preferably from citrate buffer, phosphate buffer and phosphate-citrate buffer, or a mixture of these buffers. Most preferably, the buffer agent is monosodium citrate (C 3 H 4 OH(COOH) 2 COONa).
• the monosodium citrate may be anhydrous, or may be monohydrate, dihydrate or trihydrate.
• the use of citrate buffer obviates the requirement for pH adjustment using alkali ⁇ e.g. NaOH) and/or acid ⁇ e.g. HC1).
• the method may be devoid of a pH adjustment step using alkali ⁇ e.g. NaOH) and/or acid ⁇ e.g. HC1).
• the formulation may be devoid of alkali ⁇ e.g. NaOH) and/or acid ⁇ e.g. HC1).
• the amount buffer agent, in particular of monosodium citrate in the final formulation may be (w/v) 0.05 %, 0.07 %, 0.1 %, 0.15 %, or a value in the range between any two of the aforementioned values, preferably between 0.05 % and 0.1 %, preferably about 0.07 %.
• the mass ratio (w/w) of the buffer agen paracetamol, for instance of sodium citrate :paracetamol is preferably 0.05 to 0.1 : 1, preferably 0.07: 1.
• the amount in the final formulation may be (w/v) 0.04%, 0.05 %, 0.06 %, 0.07 %, 0.09 %, 0.10 %, 0.14%, 0.15 %, or a value in the range between any two of the aforementioned values, preferably between 0.05 %> and 0.1 %>, preferably about 0.06 %>.
• the mass ratio (w/w) of the monosodium citrate monohydrate:paracetamol, for instance is preferably 0.04 to 0.8: 1, preferably about 0.06: 1.
• the amount in the final formulation may be (w/v) 0.05 %, 0.07 %, 0.10 %, 0.15 %, or a value in the range between any two of the aforementioned values, preferably between 0.05 % and 0.1 %, preferably about 0.07 %.
• the mass ratio (w/w) of the monosodium citrate monohydrate :paracetamol, for instance is preferably 0.05 to 0.1 : 1, preferably about 0.07: 1.
• the amount in the final formulation may be (w/v) 0.05 %, 0.08 %, 0.010 %, 0.11 %, 0.15 %, 0.16 %, or a value in the range between any two of the aforementioned values, preferably between 0.05 % and 0.1 %, preferably about 0.08 %.
• the mass ratio (w/w) of the monosodium citrate monohydrate :paracetamol, for instance is preferably 0.05 to 0.1 : 1, preferably about 0.08: 1.
• the amount in the final formulation may be (w/v) 0.05 %, 0.06 %, 0.07 %, 0.08 %, 0.10 %, 0.12 %, 0.15 %, 0.17 %, or a value in the range between any two of the aforementioned values, preferably between 0.05 % and 0.1 %, preferably about 0.08 %.
• the mass ratio (w/w) of the monosodium citrate monohydrate :paracetamol, for instance is preferably 0.05 to 0.1 : 1, preferably about 0.08:1.
• the molar ratio of sodium citrate :paracetamol is 0.455: 1.
• the sodium citrate is preferably monosodium sodium citrate, anhydrous, monohydrate, dihydrate or trihydrate,
• the present formulations for injection further contain an isotonic agent, intended to create an osmotic pressure in the region of that of physiological saline.
• the isotonic agent also referred to as isotonic agent herein may be a polyol, a sugar, a linear or cyclic glucitol having from 2 to 10 carbon atoms selected from mannitol, sorbitol, inositol, glucose and glycerol.
• This isotonic agent may be chosen from sodium chloride and glucose.
• a preferred isotonic agent is sodium chloride.
• the amount of isotonic agent, in particular of sodium chloride in the final formulation may be (w/v) 0.5 %, 0.7 %, 1 %, 1.5 %, or a value in the range between any two of the aforementioned values, preferably between 0.5 % and 1 %, preferably about 0.7 %.
• the mass ratio (w/w) of the isotonic agen paracetamol, for instance sodium chloride :paracetamol is preferably 0.5 to 1 : 1, preferably 0.6 to 0.8: 1, preferably 0.7: 1.
• the aqueous solvent comprises water, an isotonic agent and a buffer agent, wherein the isotonic agent is sodium chloride and the buffer agent is sodium citrate.
• the amount of sodium citrate in the final formulation is about 0.07 % (w/v), and the amount of sodium chloride in the final formulation is 0.7 % (w/v). More in particular, the amount of monosodium citrate anhydrous is preferably about 0.06 %, or the amount of monosodium citrate monohydrate is preferably about 0.07 %, or the amount of monosodium citrate dihydrate is preferably about 0.08 %, or the amount of monosodium citrate trihydrate is preferably about 0.08 %.
• Cysteine hydrochloride is added to the paracetamol solution under the conditions described to act as an anti-oxidising agent.
• the cysteine hydrochloride is preferably the monohydrate.
• the cysteine hydrochloride is added after the solution has cooled to a temperature of less than 38°C, preferably less than 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C; preferably it is added immediately after such cooling.
• the addition is preferably rapid.
• the cooling may be or may not be active i.e. involve a cooling means.
• the solution is left to cool towards ambient temperature.
• the cysteine hydrochloride is added without mechanical agitation such as stirring or shaking to prevent entry of oxygen into the solution.
• the air in the vessel is subsequently replaced with an inert gas ⁇ e.g. nitrogen or helium).
• the vessel is preferably subsequently closed and under placed under pressure of the inert gas.
• the mixture so formed is subsequently mechanically agitated under pressure of the inert gas. Mechanical agitation may proceed for about 5 minutes.
• the solution is left to cool down towards ambient temperature during mechanical agitation.
• cysteine hydrochloride may be present in the final formulation in an amount of 0.010 %, 0.015 %, 0.020 %, 0.025 %, 0.030 %, 0.035 %, 0.040 %, 0.050 %, 0.075 % (w/v), or a value in the range between any two of the aforementioned values, preferably between 0.015 % and 0.05 %, preferably about 0.025 % (w/v).
• the obtained solution may be filtered.
• filtration takes place in a filtration unit.
• filtration step may not be temperature regulated. It preferably takes place at a temperature of less than 38°C.
• Precautions may be taken for this purpose to replace the air in the filtration unit with an inert gas such as nitrogen, which gas will eventually be applied under pressure in the filtration unit to drive the solution across the filtration membrane.
• an inert gas such as nitrogen
• the vials may be closed under vacuum.
• the formulation of the invention is generally prepared as follows. First an aqueous solvent or solution is prepared by mixing together water suitable for injection (WFI), a buffer and an isotonic agent, at a pH from 5 to 6 and preferably at a pH of about 5.5. Optionally one or more other water-miscible solvent(s), and/or surfactants might be present. Then, in a reaction vessel, paracetamol is admixed to the aqueous solvent, the solvent being provided at a temperature of between 65°C and 95°C, preferably between 80°C and 85°C. After paracetamol addition air in the reaction vessel is substituted by nitrogen and put under nitrogen pressure. The reaction is stirred.
• WFI water suitable for injection
• a buffer preferably at a pH of about 5.5.
• an isotonic agent at a pH from 5 to 6 and preferably at a pH of about 5.5.
• water-miscible solvent(s), and/or surfactants might be present.
• paracetamol
• the solution is cooled to a temperature of less than 38°C, preferably less than 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C.
• cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate is added without mechanical agitation.
• the reaction vessel is closed, put under an atmosphere of nitrogen using filtered nitrogen gas (preferably filtered with a 0.22um filter) and mechanical agitation is performed.
• the pH is the solution is between 5.0 and 5.0, preferably between 5.4 and 5.6.
• the invention also relates to a formulation as defined above that may be obtained via this process.
• An important advantage of the present process comprises admixing of the paracetamol to the aqueous solvent that has a temperature of between 65°C and 95°C, preferably between 80°C and 85°C cooling the solution so formed to a temperature of less than 38°C, preferably less than 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C and adding cysteine hydrochloride without mechanical agitation.
• a dimer of paracetamol may be formed. This dimer is a degradation product. This dimer is also significantly increased during storage of the product.
• Cysteine hydrochloride as anti-oxidant avoids the generation of the unknown degradation product of paracetamol by oxidation. It is added at a temperature of less than 38°C, preferably less than 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C to avoid degradation of the cysteine hydrochloride at higher temperatures.
• the use of sodium citrate as buffer further extends shelf life compared with buffering systems conventionally used such as phosphate.
• the temperature is room temperature or is expressed in degrees Celsius
• the pressure is atmospheric pressure.
• the water and all the reagents used are of injectable grade.
• Formulations were prepared by admixing paracetamol to a solution of water for injection, buffer agent (monosodium citrate H 2 0) and isotonic agent (sodium chloride), filtration and filling of glass vials or bottles. These bottles can then be sterilized for 15 minutes at 121° C.
• buffer agent monosodium citrate H 2 0
• isotonic agent sodium chloride
• the required tubes and filters are usually pre-sterilized at high temperatures and may be readily used at the above-mentioned temperature.
• the relevant manufacturing steps are performed quickly and without any unnecessary interruption in order to avoid contact of the solution with air and to keep the solution at the required temperatures e.g. between 80°C and 85°C for step i) and below 38°C for step ii).
• a reaction vessel equipped with a stirrer is provided with about 90% of the total required quantity WFI (water for injection), which under some circumstances and preferably can be taken directly from a WFI loop at temperature between 80°C and 85°C. The weights are registered. Then the following steps are performed: add smoothly and without mechanical agitation the required amount of NaCl and monosodium citrate H 2 0. Air in the vessel is replaced with nitrogen, and is closed under nitrogen pressure. Stir the obtained mixture until complete dissolution (normally about 1 to 2 minutes). Reopen the vessel and measure the pH which should be between 5.0 and 6.0. pH measurement is performed within the vessel using a special electrode for pH measurement at temperature between 80 °C and 100 °C.
• WFI water for injection
• step ii the vessel is put under (0.22 ⁇ filtered) nitrogen pressure and closed, while the temperature is dropped to a temperature of less than 38°C, preferably less than 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C.
• the temperature drop is preferably achieved by applying no or less heat, rather than using a cooling agent.
• step iii the vessel is opened and the appropriate quantity of cysteine hydrochloride monohydrate is added. Air inside the vessel is replaced with nitrogen. The vessel is closed, and mechanical agitation continued at the same temperature used in step (ii).
• the temperature may be less than 38°C, preferably less than 38°C and equal to or above 5°C, 10°C, 15°C, 20°C, 25°C, or 30°C. Mechanical agitation takes place under (0.22 ⁇ filtered) nitrogen pressure.
• the filtration of the solution need not be temperature regulated.
• a 0.22 ⁇ filter with sanitary flange inlet and outlet connections and integral vent and drain valves for immediate installation can be used.
• the filtration vessel is certified for pressure and equipped with 0.22 ⁇ vent filter and 0.22 ⁇ nitrogen filter. Replace the air inside the filtration vessel by 0.22 ⁇ filtered nitrogen and keep it under nitrogen pressure.
• Connect the tube OUT to the outlet flange of the filter. Apply nitrogen pressure on the solution in the compounding vessel and discard about 300 ml of the solution by the tube that is connected to the outlet flange of the filter. Purge the filter by the drain valve and repeat this operation until no bubbles are present.
• the filling of the solution was performed using known techniques by replacing the air in vials by (0.22 ⁇ filtered) nitrogen until the nitrogen goes out of the needles of the foiling machine. Fill the solution under nitrogen flushing before and after filling.
• the filled vials can be sterilized at 121 °C for 15 minutes.
• Batches of the formulation according Example 1 are prepared as normal. Control batches in which certain components or steps are absent (e.g. cysteine hydrochloride absent) are also prepared. Each batch was stored at a temperature of 25°C ⁇ 2°C at a relative humidity of 60 % ⁇ 5 %. At various time intervals (0 months, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months and 15 months) the batches are analysed for paracetamol content and for levels of impurities detectable by HPLC.
• the analytical chromatographic conditions employed are as follows. Column: octylsilyl silica gel for chromatography R (5 ⁇ ), 25 cm X 4.6 mm; temperature 35 C; detection : UV at 245 nm; flow rate: 1.5 ml/min; injection volume : 20 ⁇ ; run time : 15 minutes; mobile phase: mix 375 volumes of a 17.9 g/1 solution of disodium hydrogen phosphate R, 375 volumes of a 7.8 g/1 solution of sodium dihydrogen phosphate R and 250 volumes of methanol R containing 4.6 g/1 of a 400 g/1 solution of tetrabutylammonium hydroxide R.
• the test solution is O.O lmg/ml of paracetamol in the mobile phase.
• Reference solution is a paracetamol working standard at a concentration of O.Olmg/ml in the mobile phase.
• Resolution is a minimum 4.0 between the peaks due to impurity K and to paracetamol.
• the content of paracetamol in the test solution is calculated by the area of the principal peak in the chromatogram of the test solution versus the area of the principal peak in the chromatogram of the reference solution taking into consideration the given purity of the used paracetamol working standard. Limits are 0.95 to 1.05 g/vial (95.0% - 105.0%).
• the analytical chromatographic conditions employed are the same as for assaying paracetamol content except that the runtime is 50 minutes (12 times the retention time of paracetamol).
• Test solution is used without dilution (lOmg/ml).
• Reference solution for system suitability and assay of impurities is prepared with 4-aminophenol R (impurity K), 4-nitrophenol (impurity F) and paracetamol working standard at 5 ⁇ g/ml of each. 10 mg of each substance is weighed and dissolved first in 20 ml flask into 10.0 ml of methanol and diluted with the mobile phase.
• the area related to each impurity in the reference solution is corrected according to each practical weight and each given impurity.
• Three types of impurity are measured ("K”, “F”, and “other” (unknown) impurities). The limits are given at 0.05 % for impurity K, 0.05 % for impurity F, and 0.10 % for other impurities. For unknown impurities, only results > 0.05% are reported.
• the corrected area due to the peak of impurity K in the chromatogram of the reference solution is equivalent to 0.05%> is assigned Al .
• Area due to the peak of impurity K in the chromatogram of the test solution is assigned A2.
• % of impurity K (A2 x 0.05) / Al .
• the corrected area due to the peak of impurity F in the chromatogram of the reference solution is equivalent to 0.05%> is assigned Al .
• Area due to the peak of impurity F in the chromatogram of the test solution is assigned A2.
• % of impurity F (A2 x 0.05) / Al .

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